Amnesty International says Anwar administration failed to keep his promise of reforms; global report shows Malaysia lacking in seven areasHealth Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad says unhealthy eating practices and lack of physical activity are among the main components that lead to obesity.
He said any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically that is through objective and comprehensive studies. “Prohibiting eateries to operate for 24 hours will not guarantee consumers will not look for alternatives,” he told the media when met after the 'Majlis Sulaman Kasih di Aidilfitri', organised by the National Unity Ministry here today.He said this when asked to comment on the Consumers' Association of Penang's proposal calling for restaurants to be banned from operating 24 hours a day to help reduce health and obesity problems in the country.
“The proposal paper will be prepared for scrutiny and further action by the Health Ministry and government,” he said. Dzulkefly also explained that there is an urgent need for groups such as front-line workers comprising the police, firefighters, doctors, nurses, and security personnel which depend on the services of 24-hour restaurants.
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